Sailing: This Bounce-Bounce Fruit is a little different.

Seeing this, Mihawk's expression remained indifferent, but the contraction of his double pupils reflected a slight stirring in his heart.

Rather than fail, it's better to choose death...

Pfft!

With a few drops of blood on his face, Mihawk pulled out the small cross-shaped knife that he had deliberately avoided his heart, and looked at Zoro, saying in a deep voice, "Boy... state your name."

"Roronoa Zoro!"

Say it!

Zoro stood upright in front of him, holding his sword pen in both hands, forming a reverse-blade fan shape with the Wado Ichimonji. His pupils, narrowed to their limit, glowed with a blood-red hue, like those of a demon.

"I will remember."

Hawkeye Mihawk sheathed his cross-shaped dagger, nodded, and reached behind him with his right hand to draw out a black longsword with an exceptionally ornate design resembling a chaotic, intricately patterned T-shaped blade. He pointed it at Zoro and said calmly, "It's been a long time since I've encountered a [strong] opponent."

"Next, I will end you with the etiquette of a swordsman, using this world's strongest black sword..."

It's finally out!

Zoro's lips curled into a smile, his body suddenly tensed, and his sharp eyes were fixed on Hawkeye.

Failure means certain death...

This must be the final blow...

It's number one in the world...

Prepare to die!

"spread!"

Sheathing his black blade at his right waist, Hawkeye Mihawk uttered a few words and moved swiftly, charging towards Zoro's location as if drawing his sword.

This scene caused Johnny and the others to gasp in surprise.

Huang Hai's pupils constricted sharply, and his right hand was already resting on the hilt of the [Tianyunliu] sword.

【Three-Sword Style Ultimate Technique - Three Thousand Worlds!!!】

With his reverse blade spinning like a rapidly rotating windmill, Zoro leaned forward, using the spinning blade to manipulate the surrounding airflow until all the blades merged into the airflow and disappeared.

Clang! Whoosh—

In an instant, two figures, one in black and one in white, passed each other in a straight line.

next moment.

Click!

Zoro, who was standing still in a diving posture, suddenly had his finely crafted twin swords shatter into several pieces.

Lost...

never mind……

Slowly taking the Wado Ichimonji from his mouth, Zoro used his last bit of strength to sheath it piece by piece, hiding it under his hood as his eyes gradually dimmed.

I never thought I would lose...

Is this the power of being number one in the world...?

Clang!

With his blade fully sheathed, Zoro abruptly turned around, spreading his arms wide to face the oncoming Hawkeye Mihawk.

"What are you doing..."

Seeing the other party's attitude, a hint of doubt flashed in Mihawk's eyes.

"Ah……"

Zoro's bleeding lips curled slightly, his eyes filled with fearlessness.

"A wound on the back is a swordsman's shame."

"That's a good idea."

Upon hearing this, Hawkeye Mihawk revealed a joyful smile for the first time, gripping his black T-shaped blade tightly with both hands, and swiftly slashed down at Zoro without hesitation.

never mind……

Zoro opened his eyes wide, awaiting his death.

Being less skilled than others... that's to be expected...

I'm sorry, Captain... the oath has to end here...

far away.

Usopp, Johnny, and the others had eyes that looked like they were about to burst.

Even Sanji couldn't resist running all the way from Baratie.

However, just when everyone thought Zoro would die by Mihawk's blade.

call out!

swing--

A figure suddenly appeared in front of Zoro, and the mirror-like blade flashed by so fast that it collided with the T-shaped black blade without any attempt to dodge.

In an instant, the sound of blades clashing echoed in all directions.

"I'm so sorry..."

Using the power of the bear and the insight to precisely parry the massive black blade with the force of his drawn sword, Huang Hai looked directly into Mihawk's eyes and smiled apologetically, "Because I really couldn't figure out if you would just kill him outright, I couldn't help but intervene..."

"I'm very sorry! After all, as his captain, even if I have to die, I have to die before them..."

"Oh? You're a swordsman too..."

Sensing the powerful burst of energy emanating from the beautiful sword, Hawkeye Mihawk's usually composed double pupils flashed with surprise before he slowly sheathed his black blade...

“I am not a pure swordsman like you…”

Seeing his opponent sheathe his weapon, Huang Hai glanced curiously at the [Supreme Grade Sword - Night], which was hailed as the strongest, then shook his head slightly and sheathed his sword, saying, "At most, I've only temporarily learned how to use a sword..."

"I see... It's alright..."

Mihawk glanced at Zoro, who was weak and pale from blood loss, and said calmly, "I never intended to kill him. Remember! My name is Dracule Mihawk! You are not yet ready to die."

"Know yourself, know the world!! Become stronger, Roronoa!"

"In the years to come, I will be waiting for you on the throne of the [World's Strongest]!!"

"Try to surpass me with your increased strength and unwavering spirit! Roronoa Zoro!"

Even he himself did not expect that coming to the East China Sea to pass the time would lead to such an unexpected gain.

Although his final strike was stopped, he believed that this young man with great potential in swordsmanship would not let him down!

After all, he had been lonely on the throne of the world's strongest for far too long...

"You won't have to wait long..."

Although Huang Hai stopped him, Zoro showed no signs of disgust or aversion.

He has tested his own limits, and the vast gap between them...

Since he's still alive, let's do as he wishes and do everything in our power to surpass him!

Zoro lowered his raised hands, stared at Mihawk, and gripped the only intact sword, Wado Ichimonji, tightly in his right hand.

cough!

"By the way, did I disturb you...?"

Seeing the two chatting across him, Huang Hai smiled awkwardly.

"Why don't you stab him one more time? Since it won't kill him, consider it a souvenir..."

"..."

Zoro immediately frowned.

Hawkeye couldn't help but twitch his lips.

However, upon seeing the knife in Huang Hai's hand, Mihawk's double pupils narrowed slightly, and he said calmly:

"I never expected to see a sword from the Kusanagi clan..."

"Boy, what is your purpose in becoming his captain?"

Chapter 85 Let me see where your limits are!

"Target?"

Slightly taken aback, Huang Hai hadn't expected the other party to suddenly ask him this. He quickly straightened his expression and calmly replied:

"Besides One Piece, are there any other options...?"

"One Piece..."

Upon hearing this, Mihawk closed his eyes slightly and a slight smile appeared on his lips.